How to pronounce profusely
Say it like pruh-FYOO-slee. Profusely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).
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- pruh
- FYOO
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Profusely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of profusely
American and British speakers say profusely in essentially the same way: /prəˈfjusli/ in the US and /prəˈfjuːsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-FYOO-slee.
What does profusely mean?
- In great quantity or abundance; in a profuse manner.“The run left him sweating profusely.”
Where does profusely come from?
From profuse + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with profusely
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Questions about saying profusely
How do you pronounce profusely?
Say pruh-FYOO-slee. The American pronunciation is /prəˈfjusli/. In British English it is /prəˈfjuːsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in profusely?
Profusely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: pruh · FYOO · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say profusely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈfjusli/ and the British form is /prəˈfjuːsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.